Hakeem Olajuwon vs Tim Duncan: who is taller?
Hakeem Olajuwon (213 cm · 7' 0") is taller than Tim Duncan (211 cm · 6' 11") by 2 cm (0.8 in) — 1.01× the height.
- Hakeem Olajuwon: 213 cm · 7' 0"
- Tim Duncan: 211 cm · 6' 11"
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Who are Hakeem Olajuwon and Tim Duncan?
Hakeem Olajuwon is a Nigerian-American NBA legend, two-time champion. Tim Duncan is a San Antonio Spurs legend, five-time champion.
Hakeem Olajuwon vs Tim Duncan: height side by side
| Hakeem Olajuwon | Tim Duncan | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 213 cm | 211 cm |
| Height (feet) | 7' 0" | 6' 11" |
| Height (metres) | 2.13 m | 2.11 m |
| Taller than | more than 99.9% of men worldwide | more than 99.9% of men worldwide |
| Against the average | 42 cm above the average man | 40 cm above the average man |
| In the United States | taller than more than 99.9% of men | taller than more than 99.9% of men |
How big is the height difference?
The gap between them is 2 cm (0.8 inches), about the width of a large coin. Tim Duncan is 99.1% of Hakeem Olajuwon's height. Standing side by side, the top of Tim Duncan's head would reach almost level with the top of the head of Hakeem Olajuwon.
A difference this small is hard to see: shoes, hair and posture change height by more than that.
How would you look next to them?
| Your height | Next to Hakeem Olajuwon | Next to Tim Duncan |
|---|---|---|
| 152 cm (5' 0") | you are 61 cm shorter | you are 59 cm shorter |
| 160 cm (5' 3") | you are 53 cm shorter | you are 51 cm shorter |
| 168 cm (5' 6") | you are 45 cm shorter | you are 43 cm shorter |
| 175 cm (5' 9") | you are 38 cm shorter | you are 36 cm shorter |
| 183 cm (6' 0") | you are 30 cm shorter | you are 28 cm shorter |
| 191 cm (6' 3") | you are 22 cm shorter | you are 20 cm shorter |
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